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What Buyers Should Ignore During a Home Tour — and Why It Matters
According to U.S. News & World Report, there are certain details you can confidently overlook when touring a home. As a team of...
Andrew Benson
Jun 303 min read
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Buy Now: 3 Reasons Summer Makes Sense
According to Keeping Current Matters, this summer offers an exceptional combination of opportunity and motivation for homebuyers—and our...
Andrew Benson
Jun 222 min read
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Why the 5-Year Rule Still Makes Sense in Today's Market
According to Keeping Current Matters, recent headlines have highlighted a slight dip in home prices — about 2.9% nationwide since April...
Andrew Benson
Jun 153 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | June 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Jun 82 min read
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Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know
According to US News & World Report, the US housing market is entering a new and exciting chapter in 2025 — and we're seeing the shift...
Andrew Benson
Jun 13 min read
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How Appealing Your Property Taxes Can Save You Money as a New Homeowner
According to CNBC, many new homeowners may be paying more in property taxes than necessary due to overassessed property values. As a team...
Andrew Benson
May 252 min read
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2025 Housing Market Outlook: What Our Team Sees Ahead
According to Keeping Current Matters, the second half of 2025 is shaping up to be an encouraging time for both buyers and sellers. As a...
Andrew Benson
May 183 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | May 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
May 122 min read
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Should You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current One? Here's What We Recommend
According to U.S. News, if you're preparing to move, one of the biggest questions you may face is: Should you buy a new home before...
Andrew Benson
May 53 min read
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Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think — Here's Why That Matters
According to Keeping Current Matters, regularly monitoring the value of your home is an important but often overlooked aspect of personal...
Andrew Benson
Apr 282 min read
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Mortgage Rate Trends in 2025: What Buyers Should Know
According to Forbes, after a few years of uncertainty, it's encouraging to see mortgage rates settling into a more predictable range. In...
Andrew Benson
Apr 183 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | April 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Apr 132 min read
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Paused Your Home Search? Here’s Why 2025 Is the Time to Jump Back In
According to Keeping Current Matters, if you hit pause on your moving plans last year, you weren't alone. The real estate market in 2024...
Andrew Benson
Apr 64 min read
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National Real Estate Insights – March 2025
The monthly median house sales price began its usual rebound from the mid-winter low and also increased year over year. It will typically...
Andrew Benson
Mar 303 min read
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Compass One: Your Ultimate Real Estate Dashboard
Compass One empowers you with the full capabilities of the Compass platform, making your real estate journey seamless while providing...
Andrew Benson
Mar 231 min read
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How Different Home Views Shape Your Well-Being and Property Value
According to U.S.News , when searching for a home, buyers often focus on location, layout, and amenities—but the view from the windows...
Andrew Benson
Mar 163 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | March 2025
Source: compass.com
Andrew Benson
Mar 101 min read
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Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Month Low, Creating Opportunities for Buyers
According to CNBC, mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest levels since mid-December, offering a great opportunity for homebuyers and...
Andrew Benson
Mar 32 min read
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Smart Strategies for Buying a Home Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
According to keepingcurrentmatters.com, many buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before purchasing a home. While experts...
Andrew Benson
Feb 241 min read
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2024 New Home Sales Surge: What Does This Mean for 2025 Prices?
According to fortune.com, 2024 has seen the highest new home sales in three years, with 683,000 homes sold. This increase comes despite...
Andrew Benson
Feb 171 min read
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